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US to deploy missile defence to South Korea 'soon'
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» WASHINGTON - The United States said Wednesday that it would deploy a missile-defence system to South Korea as soon as possible, despite opposition from China.
I. Coast start Nations Cup campaign against Togo
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» LIBREVILLE - Ivory Coast will start their defence of the Africa Cup of Nations against Togo in January, according to the draw made Wednesday.
Facebook now lets you buy food, movie tickets on site
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook will now allow Americans to order a meal, buy movie tickets or make an appointment at the hairdresser without having to leave the social networking site.
Brazil central bank cuts rate for first time in 3 years
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» BRASíLIA - Brazil's central bank cut its key interest rate for the first time in more than three years Wednesday as a new center-right government's reforms fuel hopes of a recovery in Latin America's largest economy.
Messi ruins Guardiola return, Bayern stop rot
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» PARIS - Lionel Messi spoiled Pep Guardiola's homecoming by scoring a hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-0 win over 10-man Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich shook off their recent patchy form to defeat PSV Eindhoven 4-1.
Ozil treble, Sanchez gem inspire rampant Arsenal
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» LONDON - Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez showed why their value to Arsenal is priceless as the peerless duo inspired a 6-0 thrashing of Bulgarian minnows Ludogorets in the Champions League on Wednesday (Thursday morning Thailand time).
'Chinese Netflix' takes on tech titans in US
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - A Chinese internet colossus referred to as a combination of Netflix, Apple, Amazon and Tesla announced Wednesday it is taking on US tech titans on their home turf.
Hamilton in US spotlight as title chase enters home straight
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» AUSTIN - Lewis Hamilton's behaviour on and off the circuit will go under a sharp media microscope as he bids to keep his title challenge alive at this weekend's United States Grand Prix.
Hollande, Merkel slam Russia on Aleppo, leave sanctions open
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» BERLIN - The leaders of France and Germany lashed out at President Vladimir Putin over Moscow's bombardment of Syria's Aleppo and refused to rule out imposing sanctions on Russia.
Fragile Yemen truce comes into effect under UN plan
AFP, Published on 20/10/2016
» ADEN - A fragile ceasefire took effect in war-ravaged Yemen just before midnight Wednesday, under a United Nations plan, as combatants face mounting pressure to end more than 18 months of fighting.